The therapist provides behavior-analytic services to patients with autism spectrum disorder under the supervision of a Behavior Analyst. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, conducting functional behavior assessments, and communicating progress to parents.
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Job Title Autism Outpatient Behavioral Therapist-1 Location Cuyahoga Falls Facility Stow Falls Medical Office Center Department Outpat Autism Stow Falls-Children's Institute Job Code D99803 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary Works under the clinical supervision of the Behavior Analyst to provide behavior-analytic services to multiple patients with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities in an outpatient setting.
Job Details
Acquire baseline data and implement approved treatment plan using applied behavior analysis neutrally and consistently; fluently implement discrete trial teaching procedures across a variety of patients and functioning levels; follow the prompting hierarchy; apply reinforcement procedures effectively, utilize SDs that are clear, concise and consistent; utilize prompt fading, shaping, and chaining procedures. Assist Outpatient Behavior Analyst in conducting functional behavior assessments to include conducting a record review and Functional Assessment Interview, define behavior and choose appropriate method of data collection, summarize environment, setting events, and medical information. Communicate effectively with parents regarding progress, troubleshoot, generalization strategies for home, and other elements of parent training as designated by Outpatient Behavior Analyst. Participate in required supervision with Outpatient Behavior Analyst. Other duties as assigned.
Associate’s degree required; can be offset by 6 month’s ABA experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Candidates must have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience and must obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 30 days of hire. The role requires the ability to work in a stressful environment and manage patients of varying physical sizes.